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Titans of Tech - Kip Compton of Fastly
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edge computing
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ai agents
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Kip Compton, Fastly’s CPO since January 2023, is leveraging his extensive tech background to innovate and expand the edge cloud provider’s market reach.
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SentinelOne named among best workplaces in technology for 2024
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awards
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certification
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SentinelOne has been named one of the 2024 Best Workplaces in Technology by Great Place To Work and Fortune Magazine, marking its third accolade.
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CrowdStrike & 1Password extend partnership to aid SMBs
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ransomware
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ai security
CrowdStrike and 1Password have expanded their partnership to enhance cybersecurity for 150,000 SMBs, integrating advanced protection through AI-powered solutions.
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Insider threats highlighted, calls for enhanced security measures
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data protection
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encryption
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National Insider Threat Awareness Month sheds light on serious insider threats. Experts from Protegrity, Securin, and others call for better human factor strategies and tech solutions.
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Cohesity & CrowdStrike expand partnership for advanced cybersecurity
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data protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai security
Cohesity has expanded its partnership with CrowdStrike to boost threat detection and speed up response times, integrating data protection with threat intelligence.
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The one BYOD security solution every enterprise needs (but isn’t using)
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firewalls
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network security
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As firms adopt BYOD policies, many overlook browser-based security solutions that protect corporate data, respect privacy, and offer seamless performance.
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Radware reports web DDoS attack activity
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ddos
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cybersecurity
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radware
Radware has reported a dramatic surge in sophisticated web DDoS attacks in 2024, largely driven by hacktivists amid increasing geopolitical tensions.
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Hiding in plain sight – How attackers conceal malware in everyday web resources
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malware
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cybersecurity
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software development
Cyber attackers are concealing malware in everyday web resources like images, WebAssembly, and JavaScript, evading Secure Web Gateways, researchers at SquareX reveal.
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Exclusive: G+D's Gabrielle Bugat discusses future innovations in ePayments
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blockchain
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cryptocurrency
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cleantech
In an exclusive interview, Gabrielle Bugat, CEO of Giesecke+Devrient ePayments, discusses the dynamic future of payments, prioritising security, sustainability, and inclusivity.
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ReliaQuest reveals sophisticated Inc Ransom tactics in attack analysis
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storage
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encryption
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cybersecurity
ReliaQuest’s analysis of a ransomware attack by Inc Ransom on a healthcare customer reveals sophisticated tactics using legitimate tools for data theft.
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Report: genAI rapidly advancing in cybersecurity operations
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advanced persistent threat protection
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data privacy
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Generative AI is transforming cybersecurity, with 72% of early adopters moving from trials to implementation, reveals a new Canalys report.
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Hibbett enhances security with Cequence API protection platform
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advanced persistent threat protection
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physical security
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fraud
Hibbett has adopted Cequence’s Unified API Protection to bolster its security, enhancing automated threat detection and safeguarding its digital infrastructure across cloud and on-premises systems.
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Ericsson unveils new routers to boost AI & IoT connectivity
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smart cities
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network infrastructure
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digital signage
Ericsson has unveiled Cradlepoint R980 and S400 routers, designed to enhance AI-driven and IoT connectivity, featuring seamless integration with NetCloud for robust security.
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Microsoft, Adobe issue critical patches to fix Zero-day flaws
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windows server
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Both Microsoft and Adobe have released critical security updates this month, prioritising Zero-day vulnerabilities. Users are urged to apply these patches immediately to protect against potential threats.
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AI-driven cybercrime spikes in Australia & NZ, warns Trend Micro
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malware
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
AI-driven cybercrime surges in Australia and NZ, warns Trend Micro; thousands of attacks detected, leveraging AI to breach security defences.
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Gen report reveals sharp rise in AI-powered cyberattacks
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ransomware
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ai
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cybersecurity
Gen's Q2/2024 Threat Report reveals a dramatic 46% rise in cyberattacks, driven by sophisticated AI scams and ransomware, with over a billion attacks thwarted monthly.
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Kaspersky: Cyberattacks on young gamers surge by 30%
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phishing
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email security
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ai
Cyberattacks targeting young gamers surged by 30% in the first half of 2024, with 132,000 users affected, highlights a new Kaspersky report.
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How small businesses can harness the productivity power of AI
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data protection
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financial systems
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ai
AI is helping small businesses in New Zealand tackle productivity issues, crucial amid tough economic conditions, by automating tasks and optimising workflows.
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CyberArk leads 2024 Gartner PAM Quadrant for sixth year
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pam
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multi-cloud
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cyberark
CyberArk named a leader in the 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Privileged Access Management for the sixth year, excelling in Completeness of Vision.
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i-PRO strengthens AI governance with new ethics committee
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ai
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it governance
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i-PRO has unveiled a comprehensive AI governance framework and launched an AI Ethics Committee to ensure responsible development and use of AI technologies.